Dealing with Personal Crisis

I am experiencing a personal crisis.

Please know that you are not alone. There are many people who can help you, no matter what problem you might be facing. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 right away or go to the nearest emergency department.

Where to Access Help

Contact your Site Program Director/Administrator or Chief Resident or:

• Office of Learner Affairs
• PARO 24 Hour Help Line 866-HELP-DOC (1-866-435-7362)
• OMA Physician Health Program 800-851-6606, email contact for Physician Health Program: php@oma.org
• The Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada (MDPAC). 
• Ontario College of Family Physicians

My Student Support Program (My SSP)

Provides University of Toronto students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hr support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to students. You can call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone whenever and wherever you are for a range of concerns. Download the My SSP app:  App Store | Google Play

Gerstein Crisis Centre

This 24-hr helpline service will allow you to talk about whatever you are going through. Call 416-929-5200 and visit gersteincentre.org.

Distress Centre of Greater Toronto

Provides emotional support if you are in distress. Call 416-408-4357 and visit www.dcogt.com.